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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,070.82, 497,464.12 and 278,122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,070.82, 497,464.12 and 278,122.29 is: 416,645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,070.82 : 497,464.12 = 278,122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,070.82/497,464.12 = 278,122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,070.82x = 497,464.12 × 278,122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,070.82x = 138,355,859,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,355,859,551.93/332,070.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,645.64

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